So, What CAN You Eat?

I hear this ALL of the time. Especially when I'm invited over for dinner. Given my dietary limitations of no wheat, yeast, dairy or sugar...most folks feel like nothing I eat tastes good. I only wish you could come to my house, so I can show you how good food can be healthy.

Here's what my usual day looks like.

• BREAKFAST - fresh pineapple and/or Ezekiel bread with fruit spread. This sprouted wheat bread takes the place of processed wheat items. It tastes better than regular bread, and can be substituted in the place of any "real" bread. I like fruit spread, because it has less sugar.
• LUNCH - Rice pasta with homemade pesto, or Trader Joe's sauce if I'm in a hurry. Or sandwiches on Ezekiel bread.
  
• DINNER - My husband and I typically have fish. I'll marinate it in something as simple as lemon juice, or get creative and throw in ginger, mustard, sesame oil and scallions. Once it sits in the fridge for 20 minutes, he puts it on the grill. Fresh steamed veggies on the side make it the perfect meal.
• DESSERT/SNACKS - We don't do dairy. But when the craving hits, you can always try Soy Dream "ice cream." Believe me, I had to be TRICKED into trying this. But consider this. How do you feel after having a huge bowl of ice cream? It's much less guilt and freeing once you get used to it.
  

I keep the following in my kitchen. They're good to have: Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, lemons, rice pasta, herbs, Ezekiel bread, favorite pasta sauce, butter/margarine, low-sugar cereal, oats, onions, PURE maple syrup, peanut butter and dried herbs.

But this is what works for me. I'm sure you've got your favorite things. There's always substitutes that can make the transition easier. If you have questions, let me know: tastesgoodtoo(at)gmail(dot)com